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APA Format - American Psychological Association Format

Tips and guides for writing in APA format. Find examples and references for writing APA format psychology papers.
Write an Introduction
A good introduction is a vital part of a psychology paper. Learn more about the parts of an introduction and how to writing an introduction in a psychology paper.
How to Write a Psychology Lab Report
A psychology lab report utilizes the same structure used in professional joural articles. Learn more about how to write psychology lab report.
How To Write A Title Page
Almost all types of psychology writing require a title page. How should a title page look? What elements are necessary? Learn how to prepare a title page in APA format.
How To Write An Abstract
In psychology writing, an abstract is a consise summary of a paper. Learn more about how to write an abstract section in APA format.
General Rules for APA Style and Format
Learn the basics of documenting your sources in APA style.
APA Style Essentials
Learn more about APA style in this guide by Douglas Degelman, Professor of Psychology at Vanguard University of Southern California. This brief guide offers a good overview of page formatting, in-text citations, and reference pages with many examples provided.
Electronic References
The availability of journal articles and other research online means that electronic resources are becoming increasingly common in APA papers. Learn more about how to cite these sources from the American Psychological Association.

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